Archive for April 2009

What are the best ideas for a bridal shower for the “mature bride?”?

cmb9802 asked: My father is getting married and I am the maid of honor, his fiance’s daughter is the matron of honor and together we are thinking of planning something for her mother. Since she is an older woman, a traditional shower may not be the best idea - what are some other ideas?

Throwing an office bridal shower for a co-worker and need some ideas please?

jennaonna2000 asked: We are planning an office bridal shower for a co-worker and I am having a hard time coming up with some Ideas. The girl who is getting married know’s about the shower and she is being kinda picky and specific about it. She’s not that bad I mean her Ideas are good. I [...]

What should I write in a Bridal Shower card?

Ellen Kate arriving late Feb! asked: I was invited to a Bridal Shower-got the normal gifts off her registry (and bought a naughty one too!) She is a close friend and we have been through a lot together, including a lot of bad times. I don’t think its appropriate timing to talk about bad times [...]

Is Oxy Clean Safe to Use on a Polyester Bridal Gown?

Nina B asked: I read online that polyester wedding gowns can be turned inside out and washed in cold water (by hand or in the machine on the gentle cycle). I have tried washing mine by hand (in the bathtub!) using a generic version of Woolite, but there are some stubborn greyish stains on [...]

whats the difference between a bridal set and a engagement ring?

Nicole G asked: I know an engagement ring is just a single ring. But what is a bridal set? Is it the engagement ring with a wedding band?
I was just trying to make sure i knew what i was talking about because a friend told me i was wrong. Thanks everyone!

What is the best outfit to wear to a bridal shower?

Cherry Berry asked: The bridal shower is being held at a friend of the bride’s house.

Do you have to make an appointment at David’s Bridal to go look at dresses for the first time?

seahawkgurl9680 asked: My mom came to town for Thanksgiving and we thought about going to David’s Bridal to start looking for a dress for my wedding in May. Do you have to have an appointment to go and or try them on?

Combined thank you notes for bridal shower and wedding?

bubbadoy asked: I had a bridal shower a week before the wedding. For some of the ladies, they did not bring a date to the wedding. So can I combine their thank you note and thank them for giving both gifts on one card?
It’s not that I’m trying to be cheap, [...]